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Heidt Family History

Heidt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heid.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heidt family from?

You can see how Heidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Heidt families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Heidt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heidt families in 1911.
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What did your Heidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heidt. 74% of Heidt men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Income
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Heidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Heidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heidt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Heidt. For the veterans among your Heidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Heidt in 1944 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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